Díghníomhaithe

Bunscoil

Déar DFómh 13 2022

Céad DFómh 26 2022

Luan Samh 7 2022

Páirtaimseartha

2

Príomhshruth le Ranganna Speisialta

Ingearach

Comhoideachas

Eaglais na hÉireann

DEIS 2

25

200

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South Abbey National School require School Bus Escorts to accompany SEN children to and from school.

Employment is on a part time basis during school term time only. Bus Escorts are not paid during school holidays.

The escort must have their own transport to and from the pick-up and drop-off point which is South Abbey NS.

Initial morning pick-up usually between 6am & 7am and final evening drop-off between 3pm & 4pm (subject to change in line with the Bus Éireann Operating Board schedule).

The escort is responsible for the safety of the child on board the bus/taxi and will be required to provide pupil care needs including but not limited to assisting the child getting on and off the bus, securing appropriate seat belts etc.


As a guide only:
• Up to circa 20 hours per week (subject to sanction by the NCSE and the Department of Education & Skills approval).
• €13.40 per hour (The hourly rate of pay shall be in line with the Department of Education and Skills guidelines for school bus escorts which is subject to change).


Desirable Experience:
• Experience assisting children with A.S.D., A.D.H.D., moderate autism and flight risk.
• Experience in working with children with complex needs.
• Experience and training in communication needs (Lámh), feeding care, intimate care, toileting care and equipment.
• Experience with the management of challenging behaviour and promotion of positive behaviour strategies.
• Experience in First Aid.


As a guide only - The Bus Escort duties include but are not limited to:
• Ensure that s/he is on the school transport at the time of the first pick-up and last set down.
• Is responsible for the safety of children when opening and closing doors prior to “stop” and “move off”.
• Assist children to board and alight safely from the school transport.
• Ensure that all children are seated with appropriate straps and harnesses where provided.
• Ensure that each pupil is received by a parent/guardian at the set down point.
• Supervise the children travelling on the school transport and to and from the school transport into and out of the School/classrooms.
• Maintain a good working relationship with the driver of the school transport.
• Act as liaison between the School Principal and/or class teacher and parents when required e.g. conveyance of messages and letters to parents.
• Observe confidentiality in all aspects of work.
• Be aware of particular disabilities of children on the school transport and be capable of dealing with same.
• Perform any other duties relevant to the position of escort which may be assigned by School Management/Principal from time to time.
• Not leave the school transport unless under exceptional circumstances.
• Ensure that his/her position on the school transport is where maximum control of the children is achieved.
• Report all concerns to the School Principal and/or Class Teacher.
• Keep a daily diary/record.


Candidates should only apply once by email to the email address below.


Appointment is subject to Garda vetting and appropriate character references.


recruitment_busescorts2022@southabbeyns.ie